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Sun-Kissed Serenity: 4 Days of Blissful Escape in Rosemary Beach, Florida

Hotel Recommendation:

Sunset Villas (technically Seacrest but very close to Rosemary)

  • On the beach- the center unit doesn’t have the best beach views unless you are at the top, but the left and right sides are perfect. The condo was fantastic and they are individually owned but we booked on the VRBO app and had a pleasant experience. It did come with two bikes

  • The easiest way to get to the beach. 10/10 recommend with kiddos

Villages of South Walton

  • I have stayed here twice and LOVED it. Very convenient to shops, restaurants, bike rentals, and more

  • Walking distance to Barrett Square

  • Walk to the beach but trams available

The Pearl

  • Near the beach, beach views- restaurant and bar

  • Pricier than the others but fantastic reviews

Of course there are houses throughout Barrett Square as well as many condos

  • Book through Rosemary Beach site or VRBO

  • Almost all have a walk to the beach


Arrival:

If you travel I-65, I recommend a pit stop at Peach Park

  • Lunch, incredible ice cream, fresh produce to take to the beach, a boutique, and an outdoor play area for the kiddos


Day 1:

Prep and Beach

  • Arrive and hit up the local Publix for groceries

    • Making your lunch and breakfast in the apartment saves a lot of money and frees up plenty of time for other things

Beach Day

if you are going to use the chairs on the beach for a stress free travel down, book at La Dolce Vita (Book in advance to ensure availability)

  • **Disclaimer: Depending on your condo, you could have a pretty decent walk to the beach, be sure to bring a wagon or consider the beach rental service for stress for travel. There are trolleys available and they run daily with set times.

  • Pricing ranges but for 4 days with a full beach set is around $450 in the peak months

  • Chairs and umbrella single rentals are available

  • You can also rent bikes, golf carts, and more through the La Dolce Vita site

    • Golf carts will be really helpful riding between hotels, shops, restaurants, and the beach depending on where you stay

Dinner

After the beach, get ready for dinner and check out George’s at Alys Beach

  • Not a far drive or golf ride to one of the prettiest places on 30A. George’s has a great atmosphere and even better food

Dessert

If time allows, walk back to the Rosemary Beach community area and grab a cone of ice cream at

Kilwin’s

  • If the line is long and everyone is restless, the little ice cream shop next to it is just as yummy, has cheaper prices and a much shorter line


Day 2:

Barrett Square and Beach

Before the beach, walk around the Rosemary Beach area and check out the shops and local restaurants (Barret Square- one of the cutest places in 30A)

  • Shop favorites: Disco, Gigi’s, Rosemary Beach Trading Company

  • Grab coffee at Amavida or Charlie’s Café


Hit the beach for the day

Dinner

Grab dinner at La Crema

  • Small plates and tapas but the chocolate fondue is a must eat!

Have a beach bonfire

This is especially fun with a large group


Day 3:

Beach and Shop

Beach day until early afternoon


Let’s go shopping

Explore all the unique little beach towns along 30A

  • Seaside: The food trucks here would be great for lunch

    • Favorite Shops: Seaside Style beach shop (famous shirts), Duckie’s Shop of Fun, Bump & Baby

  • Santa Rosa Beach

  • Explore the shops along the Emerald Coast Highway

    • If you want more beach time, this is a great place to do it

  • Grayton Beach

    • So many cute shops near the Grayton Seafood Company Restaurant

Dinner

Have dinner at Grayton Seafood Company

  • The best seafood on 30A in our opinion

  • Dine indoors or out but it’s small so I would recommend a reservation


Day 4:

Beach for the Last Day

Enjoy the last day on the beach

  • Grab lunch at Crabby Steve’s

    • right on the beach and in walking distance. Has a bar too!

  • Head out for dinner at Old Florida Fishhouse

    • Such a unique dining experience- indoors or out, though I recommend out

    • Little pop up shops as you walk in, plenty of activities and areas to run for the kiddos, even grab Gelato as you leave

    • Picture Pit Stop


Depart:

Have breakfast at the Donut Hole

After all, calories don't count on vacation!


If you are travelling along I-65...

I recommend a stop at Sweet Creek Farms

  • Grab lunch, stretch your legs, let the kids play (they have goats, etc), fresh produce to take home for the week

  • If it’s Fall, they have pumpkins and usually a festival going on with vendors



Tips on the Lo:

If you find yourself in Rosemary on Sunday, you must walk down the Farmer’s Market. Fresh produce, meat, honey, and local finds that you simply can’t beat!

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